50 Years Ago Today
Fifty years ago, on February 5, 1963, President John F. Kennedy sent a special message to Congress about the state of mental health. His statement led to meaningful change in the way Americans view mental health care.
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Executive Director of the National Federation Visits the White House, Advocating on Behalf of Children, Youth, and Families
Sandra Spencer, Executive Director for the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, met at the White House yesterday with Vice President Biden’s task force on gun control to ensure that the issue goes beyond just gun control. President Obama has asked Vice President Biden and the Cabinet to lead the Administration’s effort in identifying concrete proposals for real reform around the issue of gun control as well as improved mental health care.
Your Input Needed on the MH & SA Block Grants!
We have less than two weeks to let our voices be heard and to impact change at SAMHSA.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) published a notice in the Federal Register requesting comments on proposed changes to the Mental Health Block Grant and Substance Abuse Block Grant (which can now be submitted as a single uniform application) for fiscal years (FY) 2014-2015.
Upcoming Events
Listed below are upcoming events in the field. If you are a registered chapter, state organization and/or partner and would like to add your event, please email Corey Brown at cbrown@ffcmh.org.
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05.2013
Washington D.C.
The National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health at Georgetown University is
Video Highlight
Sandra Spencer, Executive Director of the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health was invited to the White House last week. Listen to how it went! Now in 720p (HD)!
